I had just moved to a new apartment and still had all my stuff packed in boxes. Suddenly we had a blizzard which knocked out the power for a week. The only thing I had for power was my Curry electric mountain bike battery. So I rigged it up to a cigarette lighter adapter and powered up my devices with it. If you are determined to have comfort during a black out, you can find ways to use your favorite electronic devices. For more DIY projects, see www.TheDIYWorld.com